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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Crew & crewstation anthropometric capabilities for the Australian Defence Force ADAPT project Australian Defence Anthropometric Personnel Testing In 2004 and 2005, the University of South Australia will conduct a national anthropometric survey of young adults, visiting 11 major centres throughout Australia to conduct scanning of the human form. Project Collaborating partners are: the University of South Australia, Australian Defence Forces, Sinclair Knight Merz, Australian Sports Commission and the University of Ballarat.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Crew & crewstation anthropometric capabilities for the Australian Defence Force This scanning process will allow anthropometrists to collect data about the human form, and assess this information. The results of this survey will be utilised to provide the Australian Defence Forces with precise information for the design of crewstations and how best to maximise the available space and geometry of these areas. The data will be collected using the Vitus Smart 3D whole body scanner. A harmless, low-intensity laser passes down the subject’s body, and video cameras hooked up to a computer convert the image into a “point cloud”, a swarm of points in space. This can then be converted into a “digital statue” of the person. We take our measurements from this digital image.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Crew & crewstation anthropometric capabilities for the Australian Defence Force The ADAPT Scanning Process It is important that subjects who are participating in the scanning process have a good understanding of this process. This presentation is designed to detail the steps involved in scanning a subject. These include : 1. Questionnaire 2. Changeroom 3. Landmarking 4. Scanning Each step takes approximately 15 minutes, and the scanning process takes no longer than one hour.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Every scanning subject is interviewed on arrival. The questions are largely demographic in nature. All subject data is confidential. 1. The Questionnaire

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Upon completion of the interview you will be offered a set of clothing suitable for the scanning requirements. You may wear you own undergarments; however undergarments must be tight fitting, lightly coloured (i.e. non-black) and not made of any reflective materials. There is an ethical modesty requirement therefore you can view a slide of the undergarments provided to ascertain what underwear is suitable. 2. The Changeroom

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting A towelling robe is provided to move between the changeroom and scanning areas. You will have your valuables and clothing with you at all times (placed in a portable container).

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting 3. Landmarking This process is to provide the scanner with reference points for analysis of scanned digital measurements. You will always be landmarked by someone of the same sex. You will not be able to be seen by a member of the opposite sex during the landmarking and scanning process. The scanner operator may be a member of the opposite sex, and it is their role only to view the scanned images.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting A second anthropometrist (of same sex) is required to assist in two of the measurements. The anthropometrist will firstly take a series of measurements of the subject, using a tape measure for body girths, weighing scales for mass and a stadiometer for standing and sitting stature

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Landmarking occurs in a private area. The anthropometrist (of same sex) will place marks on your body using a non-permanent marker.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting From time to time the anthropometrist (of same sex) may have to move part of the scanning garments to one side to reach a landmarking position. (Of particular note is the outer hip and breastbone landmarking position). From time to time the anthropometrist (of same sex) may have to move part of the scanning garments to one side to reach a landmarking position. (Of particular note is the outer hip and breastbone landmarking position).

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting The accredited anthropometrist (of same gender) will be required to feel for particular bony reference points and you will be touched during this process.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting After the 22 landmarked points have been marked in pen the anthropometrist will apply small double-sided adhesive stickers over the marked points.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting These small adhesive stickers are easily removed and do not leave a residue.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting The anthropometrist will place small triangular lightweight markers onto each sticker.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting To accurately define the head, all subjects are required to wear a tight fitting cap to contain hair.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Once all markers are attached you will move to the scanner. You will not be seen by anyone other than the anthropometrist/s during this. 4. The Scan

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting The anthropometrist will position each subject inside the 3D scanner. You will be asked to remain in that position for the 10 seconds that is required for the lasers to move from the top to the bottom of the scanning unit.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting The following slide shows the laser travelling down the subject’s body. The laser is safe and there are no physical sensations experienced during the scanning process. The scanner passes all laser safety requirements. The scanner is surrounded by curtains, which are drawn once the subject is positioned and lasers are ready. These photographs are for demonstration purposes only. You will not visible during the scanning process.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting This is how you image appears to the scanner operator. They will commence processing of the scan immediately.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting Once the scanning process is complete you will remove the landmarkers and adhesive tape, re-robe and return to the changeroom.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting The anthropometrist will direct you back to the change room, where you will change back into your clothes.

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A ustralian D efence A nthropometric P ersonnel T esting And finally, you will be provided with a CD copy of your scanned imaged, which includes both a static image and a “beauty turn” (the term used by the scanner manufacturers to denote a full rotational view of the scan).